Famous (and infamous) personalities have passed away. The great and the good, the talented and corrupt.

And of course, a multitude of natural disasters have reminded us that humankind is never so advanced as to be shielded from the mighty forces that lie beyond our control, and that the earth is nor merely our playground, but rather a shared home that deserves more reverence, more respect and, quite frankly, more awe than we are often prepared to give.

In the course of this year even the most unassuming of us has been confronted with an urgency to fix things that are broken. And to take personal responsibility for what that might mean.

So much can happen in the course of one year. But time is always relative.The only thing that matters is now.

What will 2012 bring the Cypriot peace efforts? Where will we be this time next year? How will ordinary voices – from every part of the political spectrum – shape the dialogue regarding the island’s future?

As ever, the answer lies with each of us.

That’s all for right now, but Peace Exchange will be back again with more good stuff for you soon.